The real horror this week isn’t on the big screen — it’s in the quiet moments between midnight and 1am UTC, when a global community of film lovers gathers online for #MONSTERDON, a weekly watch party that’s become a ritual for the fediverse’s genre enthusiasts. This October, they’re turning their attention to Other Mommy, a supernatural thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a spectral presence mimicking a mother, determined to take over her daughter’s life. The film, directed by Axelle Carolyn and based on a concept that echoes classic psychological dread, has quietly gained traction despite no Indian theatrical rollout. It’s not just the premise, Bella (Arabella Olivia Clark) being stalked by a version of her mother who wants to possess her. That’s drawing attention. It’s Chastain’s performance, described in early reviews as “a slow-burn possession with emotional teeth,” which has fans calling it one of the year’s most unsettling domestic horrors. The film’s release coincides with a growing appetite among Indian audiences for international genre fare, even as local studios continue to bet big on pan-India thrillers like 418 and high-octane action films such as Drishyam 3, which opened to Rs 174 crore. But while Indian cinema is busy declaring its dominance, Other Mommy is finding its audience through word-of-mouth and niche streaming circles. Meanwhile, Udta Teer, a spy thriller about an undercover agent losing his memory but not his sense of duty, has been picked up for streaming in India, though no official release date has been confirmed. In another development, Parineeti Chopra stars in Reporting Live, a gritty investigative drama where she plays a journalist chasing a deadly mining conspiracy, with Deven Bhojani as her reluctant cameraman. The film, set in remote regions, follows a story that feels less like fiction and more like a headline from last month’s news cycle. Then there’s Bokshi, a dark fantasy from India’s own deep woods, where Prasanna Bisht plays Anahita, a girl trekking into a cursed wilderness, only to uncover her demonic lineage and her mother’s hidden past. No trailers. No posters. Just whispers. And across the world, Take Charge Of My Heart, a South Korean fantasy rom-com, sees Kim Young-kwang playing a man with an artificial heart who finds love, and electricity. In a woman who can generate power. Elsewhere, The Giant Serpent of the Amazon, a survival thriller involving a medical crew awakening a forest guardian, is also gaining attention for its blend of myth and ecological tension. As Indian studios push bold new releases, these films remind us: the scariest stories don’t always come with a red carpet. They arrive quietly, in the dead of night, and stay long after the credits roll.